Canton Tower, Television tower in Chigang Subdistrict, China.
The Canton Tower reaches 604 meters with its steel columns narrowing at the top, reinforced by horizontal rings for structural stability.
The tower began operations on September 29, 2010, serving as a central venue for the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou.
Dutch architects Mark Hemel and Barbara Kuit designed this structure, winning first place in a competition against international architectural firms.
Visitors can access different levels through panoramic slow-speed elevators or enclosed high-speed elevators leading to observation decks and restaurants.
The structure generates its form through two rotating ellipses, creating a distinctive narrow waist section at 450 meters above ground.
Location: Chigang Subdistrict
Inception: September 28, 2010
Architects: Information Based Architecture
Official opening: September 30, 2010
Architectural style: high-tech architecture
Floors above the ground: 37
Floors below the ground: 2
Elevators: 6
Elevation above the sea: 604 m
Height: 600 m
Website: https://cantontower.com
GPS coordinates: 23.10920,113.31915
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:19
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